FQPS44 NZKL 250638

MARINE WEATHER BULLETIN FOR FORTIES

Area from 40S to 55S, western boundary from 40S 163E to 45S 160E then to 55S 160E, eastern boundary 170W.



Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand,

Wellington issued at 250638UTC Valid until 261200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: NIL



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 250600UTC:

Area A1 bounded by 46S 159E 55S 179W 55S 160E 46S 159E, slow moving.

Low L1 957hPa expected near 64S 153E by 250000UTC, then moving eastsoutheast 15kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within A1: Heavy westerly quarter swell developing by 260000UTC.

Within 840 nautical miles of L1 in sector from northwest through northeast to east: Clockwise 30kt at times, areas of poor visibility in precipitation.

Within 360 nautical miles of L1 in sector from east through south to northwest: Clockwise 30kt developing by 251800UTC, areas of poor visibility in precipitation.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

South of 45S: Westerly quarter 30kt to gale at times and areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.